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Medical Terminology
Chapter 8 - Female Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are sex cells called? | gamete (contain half chromosomes of normal body cell) |
| what is the vulva? | the external female genitalia |
| what is the other name for 'nipple'? | mammary papilla |
| what are bartholin glands for? | to keep things moist |
| what is the lining of the uterus called? | endometria |
| what hormone is present when a female is pregnant? | human chorionic gonadtropin (hCG) |
| what hormone is produced by ovaries? | estrogen and progesterone |
| where is the anterior pituitary gland? | center of the brain |
| what hormones stimulate maturation of the ovum and ovulation? | FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) |
| what hormones increase when pregnant? | estrogen and progesterone |
| what is menopause? | signals the gradual ending of the menstrual cycle |
| what are the signs and symptoms of menopause? | hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal atrophy |